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of the best our country has to offer,” said Richie Lay, a Purple Heart recipient and chairman of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission. “America’s Purple Heart veterans have given so much to defend freedom and that sacrifice must always be remembered. These brave men and women are true American heroes. We are privileged to be able to provide this unique salute to service for our Purple Heart heroes.” This year’s Patriot Project honorees included Purple Heart recipients from World War II …

computer games and sewing. Altering clothes was a specialty of hers. She also enjoyed crafts and hand work of all kinds. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Hazel Adams; her brother, Darrell Adams; and her ex-husband, David Hamilton. She is survived by her daughter, Tara Hamilton; brother, Bill Adams (Janet); and sister-in-law, Pat Adams. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. There will not be a service. The family suggests donations be made …

administrator since late 2022. “We want good customer service on the employee side and the Tribal member side, and efficient, timely claims processing,” he said. Harvey added that with 7,000 people covered on both the employee and Tribal member plans, the Tribe will remain involved with Shasta during the transition. “The Tribe is interested in the successful administration of claims under our plans and will be involved until we have transitioned to a new TPA,” she said. “They (Shasta) have caught …

“Remember Me, America,” by Memorial Day ceremony fixture Bud Abbott, who walked on in 2019. The keynote speaker was Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Tribal Veteran Coordinator Jon R. Taylor. “It is my sincere honor and privilege to be here today among so many fellow veterans, family, friends and Tribal Elders as we gather to honor the tremendous and unforgotten sacrifices of our nation’s fallen heroes,” he said. “As veterans and service members, we walk in the footsteps and stand …

flying debris. Children are at the highest risk of injury, so please keep a close eye on kids and restrict the type of fireworks they are allowed to use.” The National Weather Service said on its website that projected weather models were continuing to show disagreement about the extent of the heat wave, with predictions for temperatures reaching 105 or higher in Salem ranging from 35% to 75%. Overnight temperatures are expected to remain high as well, making it harder for people to recover from …

. passed away on Sept. 2, 2024, at the age of 87. Wilson’s Sutherlin Chapel of the Roses in Roseburg is assisting the family. Funeral service details were not available before press time. Gary Lee Ashman Jan. 5, 1953 – Aug. 31, 2024 Tribal Elder Gary Lee Ashman passed away on Aug. 31, 2024, at the age of 71. Gary was born on Jan. 5, 1953, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He moved to Willamina, where he lived most of his life surrounded by the beauty of his hometown. A man of boundless enthusiasm and joy …

and they threatened to call the cops on me," she said. Gonzalez, reached by Oregonian reporter Brent Hunsberger, said, "That's scary. I have no idea how that got to Oregon. That's how identity theft happens." Gonzalez told The Oregonian that she had asked for a benefits statement from 2005 to show the Internal Revenue Service that Verdin, her hearing-impaired daughter, had not received benefits until 2007. Mike Weber, a spokesman with the Social Security Administration in Seattle, said the agency …

of managers and directors narrowed down the list of 24 Employees of the Month - one each for back-of-house and front-of-house - and eight Supervisors of the Quarter. The casino's executive team then selected the two winners. "We have many outstanding, dedicated and loyal employees who are committed to providing superb guest service," Ferguson said. "It was a very difficult choice, but Holly and Michael stood out as exemplary employees who raise the standards for all our employees to emulate." Spirit …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - Feb. 1, 2012 01.31.2012 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I would like to thank everyone who helped at the service for my husband, Ray Gilliam, and at the Elders Activity Center for the meal afterward. I also want to give a huge thank you to my brother, Mike, who helped me so much in taking care of all of the details at Grand Ronde. Also, thank you to all the kind people from Salem Heights Church and Grace Community Church in Dallas …

leaders and Elders also participated in the event. Students rotated between five career stations, which included natural resources, archaeology and cultural resources, recreation and wilderness management, forestry and fire management. The stations featured presentations by both Tribal and Forest Service natural resource professionals. Presenters described the roles and responsibilities related to their professions and highlighted the various types of employment opportunities available …